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Year 8 TM Material Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How is this material called?

(a)  

2.

What is this?

a)

Wood

b)

Wool

c)

Silk

d)

Leather

3.

Can you guess the name of this material?

a)

Cotton

b)

Brick

c)

Silk

d)

Cardboard

4.

This wheel is made of (a)  

5.

This bag is made of (a)  

6.

These rough objects are made of (a)  

7.

These gloves are made of ______________

a)

leather

b)

cotton

c)

silk

d)

wool

8.

These objects that shine are made of (a)  

9.

What's the name of this material?

(a)  

10.

This house is made of red __________

a)

papers

b)

cardboards

c)

stones

d)

bricks

11.

Polymers are water proof?

a)

Yes - mostly

b)

No - of course not!

12.

Which of these is a name for a polymer? Click on all that are correct.

a)

polymeno

b)

polypropylene

c)

polystyrene

d)

polyumbical

13.

The common name for polymers is

(a)  

14.

We can use polymers in Design & Technology?

a)

Don't be silly!!

b)

Yes in lots of colours.

15.

Polymers are mostly made from _ _ _ _ _ _ fuels.

(a)  

16.

Some polymers can be made from natural materials? True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Clear plastic water bottles are usually made from...

a)

PP

b)

HDPE

c)

PS

d)

PETE

18.

Some polymers are not safe for food and drink?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The symbol for HDPE No.2 is usually found on...

a)

Water bottles

b)

Fast food containers

c)

Bleach bottles

d)

Plastic bags

20.

The No. 7 symbol is used for:

a)

Recycled plastics, acrylic, PLA and ABS

b)

A mix of different materials

c)

Biodegradable polymers

d)

Ones that are not recyclable

21.
What is the first step in the design process.
a)
Modeling
b)
Problem Solving
c)
Defining the Problem
d)
Brainstorming
22.
Needing a levy to prevent massive flooding would be considered:
a)
Presenting a solution
b)
Design a solution
c)
Define the problem
d)
All the above
23.
What is the second step in the design process
a)
Design a solution
b)
Build and Test Solution
c)
Generate Concepts
d)
Evaluate
24.
What is the third step in the design process?
a)
Evaluate Solution
b)
Design a Solution
c)
Build and Test Solution
d)
Create Prototype
25.
Making a cell phone water proof is an example of
a)
Defining a problem
b)
Testing a solution
c)
Presenting a solution
d)
All the above
26.
What is the 5th step in the design process?
a)
Generate concepts
b)
Evaluate solution
c)
Build and test solution
d)
Modify product
27.
What is the fourth step in the design process?
a)
Build and Test Solution
b)
Define the Problem
c)
Test the Solution
d)
None of the above
28.
Providing leather seats in a car would be an example of.
a)
Evaluating a solution
b)
Testing a solution
c)
Generating concepts
d)
All the above
29.
What does it mean to renovate?
a)
To make smaller
b)
To make cheaper
c)
To change 
d)
To fix
30.
When a product has constraints, it means that it has?
a)
Dimensions
b)
Concerns
c)
Limitations
d)
All the above
31.

A hazard is ...

a)

the amount of damage inflicted

b)

anything that can hurt you or someone else

c)

how dangerous a particular activity is

d)

nothing to concern yourself with

32.

You come across this chisel on the floor of your workshop or classroom. Which is the best course of action?

a)

step over it so to avoid it

b)

tell one of your classmates to move it

c)

put it back where it belongs and inform your teacher

d)

proceed as normal

33.

"Risk" is defined as...

a)

something that might hurt you or others

b)

the likeliness or chance of an accident occurring

c)

the damage inflicted on someone

d)

none of these answers

34.

One of your classmates is running in the workshop. You should...

a)

get in their way to stop them from running

b)

tell them to stop as their behaviour is likely to harm someone

c)

completely ignore them and continue working

d)

tell a classmate to intervene

35.

You have been asked to use the scroll saw but the plastic guard isn't covering the blade. You should...

a)

continue nonetheless as this is a relatively safe piece of machinery

b)

find something near by that can act like a guard

c)

immediately tell your teacher before doing anything else

d)

get a classmate to use it on your behalf

36.

This sign means you should....

a)

wear PPE

b)

be mindful of a trip hazard

c)

continue as normal with whatever you're doing

37.

Safe work practices are...

a)

an inconvenience

and consume too much time

b)

good in theory but accidents will always happen

c)

only habits we learn at school but don't need to apply elsewhere

d)

those learned behaviours and habits that reduce the risk of injury

38.

You come across what seems like water on the workshop floor. The best course of action would be to....

a)

treat this like any trip hazard and avoid it

b)

simply dry it up if there is a rag nearby

c)

tell your class mate about it

d)

tell your teacher immediately

39.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

Wearing PPE is the best way to minimise risk

b)

Substitution is more effective then isolation

c)

An example of engineering is the use of guards on machinery

d)

Training (OnGuard) is more effective than just wearing PPE

40.

The safe workspace required around the scroll saw is...

a)

600mm x 1750mm

b)

1600mm x 1600mm

c)

1750mm x 1600mm

d)

600mm x 600mm

41.

Select the two plastic families?

a)

Thermoplastic

b)

Acrylic

c)

Thermosetting Plastic

d)

Epoxy Resin

42.

What type of plastic did we use to create the Mobile Phone Holder?

a)

Polystyrene

b)

Acrylic

c)

ABS

d)

PLA

43.

What are the 4 stages of smoothing the edges of plastic?

a)

1 - Draw File

2 - Polish

3 - Cross File

4 - Wet and Dry Paper

b)

1 - Wet and Dry Paper

2 - Polish

3 - Cross File

4 - Draw File

c)

1 - Polish

2 - Wet and Dry Paper

3 - Draw File

4 - Cross File

d)

1 - Cross File

2 - Draw File

3 - Wet and Dry Paper

4 - Polish

44.

What machine did we use to heat our plastic before bending it?

a)

Plastic Heater

b)

Flat Heater

c)

Strip heater

d)

Line Heater

45.

What is the name of this drill bit?

a)

Twist bit

b)

Forstner bit

c)

Hole saw

d)

Step drill bit

46.

What type of drill bit is this?

a)

Forstner bit

b)

Twist bit

c)

Hole saw

d)

Strep drill bit

47.

State two personal safety rules when using the pillar drill?

a)

Remove all loose clothing and Eye Protection

b)

Material secured and Guard down

c)

Drill bit secured and Location of Safety Switches

d)

Long Hair tied back and Eye Protection.

48.

State two machine safety rules when using the pillar drill?

a)

Remove all loose clothing and Eye Protection

b)

Bed/Table secured and Drill bit secured

c)

Drill bit secured and Location of Safety Switches

d)

Long Hair tied back and Eye Protection.

49.

What type of saw is used to cut plastic?

a)

Tenon saw

b)

Hack saw

c)

Coping saw

d)

Rip saw

50.

What tool is used to smooth rough edges of plastic?

a)

Plane

b)

File

c)

Coping Saw

d)

Disc Sander